Field visits to monitor performance in hospitals and health units in Damietta
The Nursing Department of the Damietta Health Directorate, headed by Fadia Mahmoud, conducted intensive field visits this week to a number of hospitals, health centers, and health units.
Continuous Monitoring Plan
Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Khaleq Barawy, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Damietta, explained in a statement today that the visits are part of a continuous monitoring plan to improve the level of nursing performance and the quality of health services provided to citizens.
Hospitals Inspected
The visits included Damietta General Hospital, Damietta Fever Hospital, Damietta Ophthalmology Hospital, and Ezbet El-Borg Central Hospital, in addition to a number of primary healthcare units.
Family Medicine Units and Health Centers
According to the statement, visits were made to family medicine units in El-Ananiya, El-Basarta, El-Adliya, and Mit El-Khouli, in addition to the Damietta First Urban Center and the Damietta Fourth Urban Center.
Monitoring Compliance with Nursing Standards
During the visits, the workflow in nursing departments was monitored, adherence to approved nursing policies and procedures was ensured, and healthcare delivery methods were reviewed. Emphasis was placed on the importance of proper nursing record-keeping and the application of infection control standards.
Supporting Training and Enhancing the Efficiency of Nursing Teams
The efficiency of nursing staff was also enhanced. The Nursing Department participated in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course held at the training hall in Saad School in Al-Shu'ara, with the aim of strengthening the teams' readiness to handle emergency cases according to the latest scientific methods.
This comes as part of the Damietta Health Affairs Directorate's efforts to develop the nursing system and improve the level of medical services provided to citizens.